Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Hybrid Remote/Onsite

Connect2Hampshire; Langstone; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid tablet device

5 personal development days per annum

Access to permanent vacancies

Flexible working options

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire is recruiting a Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker (Locum) for Hampshire County Council, based at Queen Alexander Hospital, Portsmouth. Four days on site and one day from home, 37 hours a week.

The role involves carrying out Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, making best interests decisions, planning safe discharges from acute settings and coordinating with health, nursing and therapy colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a hospital discharge social worker or in hospital settings is preferred.
• Ability to complete Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Decision making under Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Make best interests decisions in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Support safe discharges from acute hospital settings and community rehab beds.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, nursing staff and therapy teams.

Job description

Connect2Hampshire is recruiting a Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker (Locum) for Hampshire County Council, based at Queen Alexander Hospital, Portsmouth. Four days on site and one day from home, 37 hours a week.

The role involves carrying out Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, making best interests decisions, planning safe discharges from acute settings and coordinating with health, nursing and therapy colleagues.